CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR)
announced today that James “Jim” J. McKinney will join the company in
November as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. McKinney
will report directly to Joseph P. Lacher, Jr., Kemper’s President and
Chief Executive Officer. McKinney replaces Frank J. Sodaro, who will
serve as a senior advisor to the company through the end of 2016. During
the transition period, Richard Roeske, Kemper’s Vice President and Chief
Accounting Officer, will serve as interim Chief Financial Officer.
In his most recent role, McKinney served as Chief Financial Officer for
the Banc of California. Prior to joining Banc of California, McKinney
was Principal Accounting Officer and Global Corporate Controller for
International Lease Finance Corporation (IFLC), a division of AIG. In
addition, McKinney worked for RBS Citizens Asset Finance, where he held
several senior finance and analytical roles. In his early career, he
worked for KPMG, ServiceGas and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
“Jim brings extensive finance vision, leadership, analytics and
expertise to this role. With the business improvements we are driving,
he will help ensure we deliver on our objectives. In addition, we are
excited to help him return to his hometown of Chicago,” said Lacher. “I
would also like to thank Frank for his many contributions at Kemper as
CFO and in his earlier roles with the company. I wish him all the best
in his next steps in his career journey.”
McKinney earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Computer Science
from DePauw University. He earned his Master’s degree in Accounting
Science from Northern Illinois University.
About Kemper
The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading insurers.
With $8 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by
offering personalized solutions for individuals, families and
businesses. Kemper's businesses collectively:
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Offer insurance for home, auto, life, health and valuables
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Service six million policies
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Are represented by more than 20,000 independent agents and brokers
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Employ 6,000 associates dedicated to providing exceptional service
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Are licensed to sell insurance in 50 states and the District of
Columbia
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Kemper Corporation
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Source: Kemper Corporation